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The core challenge in broadcast audio is the trade-off between loudness and distortion. Legacy presets were often designed for the "Loudness Wars," prioritizing high modulation at the expense of dynamic range. New presets must address a modern landscape governed by legislative loudness regulations (such as the CALM Act) and the prevalence of low-bitrate codecs (HE-AAC) in streaming. This paper defines the characteristics of effective modern presets and outlines a framework for their creation.

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